Staff QA Engineer
Nokia
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bangalore • India
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About the role
- Define and drive test strategies and automation plans for Optical DWDM equipment and key protocols
- Work across both manual and automated system testing, ensuring robust validation, scalability, and continuous quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to delivering high-performance, reliable products
- Review product feature requirements to estimate effort, equipment needs, and timelines for release commitments
- Analyze system requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies and plans
- Validate complex system features and functionality within carrier-grade products to ensure high reliability
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in CSE, EEE, or ECE, with 8+ years of experience in testing and automation within optical networking domains
- Proven experience in certifying SONET/SDH/OTN/DWDM systems in a product development environment, with strong knowledge of relevant standards, including ROADM and optical amplifier line cards
- Strong expertise in optical and software design for network equipment integrated within optical nodes
- Deep understanding of FCAPS, provisioning, configuration, protection schemes, and optical controls related to node and link-level power management
- Hands-on experience with test equipment such as test sets and optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), along with programming/scripting skills in Python, Perl, or similar languages
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
test strategiesautomation planssystem testingvalidationoptical networkingSONETSDHOTNDWDMprogramming
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in CSEBachelor’s degree in EEEBachelor’s degree in ECE